- reach to something
- reach to somethingto extend all the way to something. •
Our property reaches to the bank of the river.
•The grounds reach all the way to the banks of the river.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
reach to something
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reach for — [phrasal verb] 1 reach for (someone or something) : to move your hand in order to get or touch (someone or something) She reached for the salt and pepper. He reached into his pocket for a dime. She reached inside the bag for a pen … Useful english dictionary
within (easy) reach (of something) — within (easy) ˈreach (of sth) idiom close to sth • The house is within easy reach of schools and sports facilities. • Verona and Padua are both within easy reach for day trips. Main entry: ↑reachidiom … Useful english dictionary
reach — reach1 [ ritʃ ] verb *** 1. ) transitive to arrive somewhere: We hoped to reach the camp before dark. When she reached the top of the stairs her heart was pounding. a ) transitive if something reaches someone, they receive it after it has been… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
reach — [rēch] vt. [ME rechen < OE ræcan, akin to Ger reichen < IE * rēiĝ , to stretch out, extend the hand, akin to base * reĝ , straight, stretch, direct > RIGHT] 1. to thrust out or extend (the hand, etc.) 2. to extend to, or touch, by… … English World dictionary
reach´er — reach «reech», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to get to; arrive at; come to: »to reach the top of a hill, to reach the end of a book, to reach an agreement. Your letter reached me yesterday. SYNONYM(S): attain, gain. 2. to stretch out; … Useful english dictionary
Reach — Reach, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reached} (r[=e]cht) ({Raught}, the old preterit, is obsolete); p. pr. & vb. n. {Reaching}.] [OE. rechen, AS. r[=ae]can, r[=ae]cean, to extend, stretch out; akin to D. reiken, G. reichen, and possibly to AS. r[=i]ce… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reach — Reach, v. i. 1. To stretch out the hand. [1913 Webster] Goddess humane, reach, then, and freely taste! Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To strain after something; to make efforts. [1913 Webster] Reaching above our nature does no good. Dryden. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reach — Reach, n. 1. The act of stretching or extending; extension; power of reaching or touching with the person, or a limb, or something held or thrown; as, the fruit is beyond my reach; to be within reach of cannon shot. [1913 Webster] 2. The power of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reach — vb Reach, gain, compass, achieve, attain can mean to arrive at a point by effort or work. Reach is the most general term, being capable of reference to whatever can be arrived at by exertion of any degree and applicable to such diverse matters as … New Dictionary of Synonyms
reach — ► VERB 1) stretch out an arm in order to touch or grasp something. 2) be able to touch (something) with an outstretched arm or leg. 3) arrive at or attain; extend to. 4) make contact with. 5) succeed in influencing or having an effect on. ► NOUN… … English terms dictionary
reach for the stars — phrase to try to achieve a very difficult aim Thesaurus: to try hard to do or get somethingsynonym Main entry: star * * * have high or ambitious aims * * * reach for the stars : to try to do something that is very difficult and impressive She… … Useful english dictionary
